Memorial plaque to Olympic champion A. Khrapaty in Nur-Sultan

Memorial plaque to Olympic champion A. Khrapaty in Nur-Sultan

In August 2018, a memorial plaque was erected in the capital in honor of Olympic weightlifting champion Anatoly Khrapaty. The name of an honorary resident of the capital was immortalized on 5, Zhenis Avenue, where the famous athlete lived.
A. Khrapaty (1963-2008) - Soviet and Kazakh weightlifter, five-time world champion and five-time European weightlifting champion, winner of the 1988 Olympic Games in Seoul and silver medalist of the 1996 Olympic Games in Atlanta. During his sports career, he set 5 world records. He brought up a number of eminent Kazakh weightlifters.
In December 2019, at a session of the capital's Maslikhat (local representative body in the Republic of Kazakhstan, elected by the population), it was decided to assign the name of Anatoly Khrapaty to f the streets of the capital. Thus, for the first time, the street in the capital was given the name of an outstanding athlete. This street is located in the “Almaty” district.
For the current generation of weightlifters, the phenomenon of A. Khrapaty is an example of inspiration, perseverance and courage. His sporting achievements will remain in the history of world sport

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